A drone was reported to have flown over the USS Ronald Reagan, a nuclear-powered supercarrier, while docked at the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan. The drone flew unhindered across the carrier’s deck, with the episode captured on video and subsequently circulated on social media platforms.

The drone was allegedly launched by an individual suspected to be a Chinese national, although this has not been officially confirmed. The event has raised serious concerns regarding the security protocols at Yokosuka Naval Base, a critical hub for the United States Navy in the Pacific region. The base, which houses the USS Ronald Reagan among other significant assets, is strategically important for US military operations in Asia.

Another security scandal at Japan’s Yokosuka Naval Base.

A drone launched by a Chinese citizen (not confirmed) flew over the deck of nuclear-powered supercarrier USS Ronald Reagan at Yokosuka Naval Base. pic.twitter.com/qJmhtNQXWe

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